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Best for: mild climates or homes with backup heatStrengths
- Also sold under 1 other badge, so you can compare more quotes for the same unit
Good to know
- Only 51% of its heat output remains at 5°F; plan on backup heat in hard freezes
- Single-stage compressor runs on/off at full power, so it is less smooth than inverter models
- Uses R-410A, a refrigerant being phased down; future service may cost more
Running-cost calculator
Pre-filled with EIA prices · edit any fieldUses the base certified SEER2 (15.4) and HSPF2 (8.6). Assumes the unit is correctly sized. How we calculate.
Heating capacity as it gets colder
A heat pump's output falls as outdoor temperature drops. This is the certified heat output of the MrCool MHP17L30P-**A at the three ENERGY STAR test temperatures (cooling capacity is 30,000 BTU/h for reference).
Retention at 17°F: 65% · at 5°F: 51%. Learn how to use these numbers in our cold-climate guide.
Estimated running cost in every state
Same unit, very different bills: from about $816 a year in Louisiana to $3,163 in Maine, driven by local electricity prices and how much heating or cooling the climate needs. Click a column to sort.
| State | Price | Heating | Cooling | Total / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisiana | 12.87¢ | $314 | $501 | $816 |
| Florida | 14.99¢ | $235 | $701 | $936 |
| Mississippi | 14.43¢ | $453 | $506 | $959 |
| Washington | 14.63¢ | $868 | $100 | $967 |
| Nevada | 12.72¢ | $532 | $446 | $978 |
| Tennessee | 13.42¢ | $655 | $340 | $995 |
| Arizona | 15.05¢ | $368 | $645 | $1,012 |
| Oregon | 15.92¢ | $889 | $140 | $1,028 |
| North Carolina | 14.95¢ | $678 | $379 | $1,057 |
| Kentucky | 13.80¢ | $770 | $296 | $1,066 |
| Arkansas | 14.37¢ | $652 | $420 | $1,072 |
| South Carolina | 15.76¢ | $605 | $491 | $1,096 |
| Georgia | 15.90¢ | $610 | $496 | $1,106 |
| Utah | 13.31¢ | $882 | $233 | $1,116 |
| Texas | 15.91¢ | $500 | $620 | $1,119 |
| Alabama | 16.33¢ | $627 | $509 | $1,136 |
| Oklahoma | 14.82¢ | $724 | $433 | $1,157 |
| Idaho | 13.37¢ | $979 | $182 | $1,162 |
| New Mexico | 16.51¢ | $864 | $322 | $1,186 |
| Nebraska | 13.54¢ | $992 | $237 | $1,229 |
| West Virginia | 16.31¢ | $1,024 | $254 | $1,278 |
| Missouri | 16.02¢ | $950 | $343 | $1,293 |
| Virginia | 17.64¢ | $923 | $378 | $1,301 |
| Kansas | 15.47¢ | $971 | $332 | $1,303 |
| Wyoming | 14.43¢ | $1,258 | $141 | $1,399 |
| Colorado | 17.17¢ | $1,198 | $234 | $1,432 |
| North Dakota | 13.31¢ | $1,346 | $117 | $1,463 |
| Indiana | 17.02¢ | $1,187 | $282 | $1,469 |
| Delaware | 18.70¢ | $1,109 | $364 | $1,473 |
| Montana | 15.57¢ | $1,358 | $136 | $1,494 |
| South Dakota | 15.15¢ | $1,321 | $192 | $1,513 |
| California | 29.75¢ | $934 | $580 | $1,514 |
| Iowa | 17.06¢ | $1,369 | $249 | $1,618 |
| Ohio | 19.38¢ | $1,352 | $302 | $1,654 |
| Maryland | 21.40¢ | $1,269 | $417 | $1,686 |
| Illinois | 19.32¢ | $1,415 | $301 | $1,716 |
| Minnesota | 17.20¢ | $1,620 | $184 | $1,804 |
| Pennsylvania | 21.77¢ | $1,519 | $339 | $1,858 |
| Wisconsin | 19.41¢ | $1,693 | $227 | $1,920 |
| New Jersey | 24.61¢ | $1,545 | $431 | $1,977 |
| District of Columbia | 25.98¢ | $1,450 | $557 | $2,007 |
| Connecticut | 24.51¢ | $1,881 | $310 | $2,191 |
| Michigan | 22.99¢ | $1,925 | $269 | $2,193 |
| Vermont | 23.84¢ | $2,162 | $209 | $2,371 |
| Hawaii | 47.18¢ | $82 | $2,390 | $2,472 |
| Rhode Island | 28.18¢ | $2,163 | $329 | $2,492 |
| New York | 28.65¢ | $2,199 | $363 | $2,561 |
| New Hampshire | 27.64¢ | $2,410 | $269 | $2,680 |
| Massachusetts | 30.48¢ | $2,445 | $356 | $2,802 |
| Alaska | 29.41¢ | $3,078 | $57 | $3,135 |
| Maine | 32.11¢ | $2,912 | $250 | $3,163 |
Same equipment sold under other brands
These listings share the same certifying manufacturer (Lennox Industries) and identical certified capacities and efficiency ratings, so they are almost certainly the same hardware with a different badge. If you get quotes for any of them, you are comparing installation price and warranty, not equipment. How rebadging works.
- Blueridge BHP17L30P-**A
Similar-size alternatives
Other ducted split system units within ±15% of this model's cooling capacity, sorted by efficiency. Cost difference is versus the MrCool MHP17L30P-**A at U.S.-average rates.
| Model | Cooling BTU/h | SEER2 | HSPF2 | 5°F kept | Est. yearly cost | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ruud UP19AY36AJVC | 34,200 | 19–21 | 10 | 87% | $1,353 (−$49) | Compare |
| Payne 37MUHAQ30AA3 | 30,000 | 15.3–17.5 | 10.8 | 98% | $1,306 (−$96) | Compare |
| Midea MO1HE-H30B-2A | 30,000 | 15.2–17.5 | 10.8 | 98% | $1,309 (−$94) | Compare |
| Daikin DH9VSA361CA* | 34,200 | 16.9–21 | 10 | 100% | $1,398 (−$5) | Compare |
| Gree FXU36HP230V1R32AO | 34,000 | 16–18.2 | 10 | 97% | $1,441 (+$39) | Compare |
| MrCool CENTRAL-30-HP-C-230B00-O | 30,000 | 15.6–16.8 | 10 | 96% | $1,372 (−$31) | Compare |
Full specifications
| Brand | MrCool |
| Outdoor model | MHP17L30P-**A |
| Certified by | Lennox Industries |
| Product type | Ducted split system |
| Compressor | Single-stage |
| Refrigerant | R-410A |
| Cooling capacity | 30,000 BTU/h |
| Nominal size | 2.5 tons |
| SEER2 (certified range) | 15.4 – 16.2 |
| EER2 (best) | 13.5 |
| HSPF2 (best) | 8.6 |
| Heating capacity @ 47°F | 30,000 BTU/h |
| Heating capacity @ 17°F | 19,600 BTU/h |
| Heating capacity @ 5°F | 15,400 BTU/h |
| COP @ 5°F | 2.34 |
| ENERGY STAR cold-climate | No |
| Certified indoor pairings | 4 |
| Latest certification | 2025-10 |
Source: ENERGY STAR Certified Heat Pumps (U.S. EPA), retrieved November 7, 2026. Capacities and HSPF2 are the highest values across certified pairings; confirm your exact system's AHRI reference number with your installer.
Frequently asked questions
How much does the MrCool MHP17L30P-**A cost to run per year?
At the U.S. average residential electricity price of 18.16¢/kWh and typical national heating and cooling hours, we estimate about $1,403 per year ($1,014 heating, $389 cooling). It ranges from about $816 in Louisiana to $3,163 in Maine.
Does the MrCool MHP17L30P-**A work in cold weather?
It is not ENERGY STAR cold-climate certified. It delivers 15,400 BTU/h at 5°F (51% of its 47°F capacity), so in very cold climates expect more reliance on backup heat.
What size is the MrCool MHP17L30P-**A?
It is rated at 30,000 BTU/h of cooling, roughly 2.5 tons, and 30,000 BTU/h of heating at 47°F. Proper sizing should be confirmed with a Manual J load calculation.
Is the MrCool MHP17L30P-**A the same as the Blueridge BHP17L30P-**A?
Very likely. Both are certified by Lennox Industries with identical capacities and efficiency ratings in the ENERGY STAR database, which indicates the same equipment sold under different brands.